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LD56 UHY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,362 mi
Last recorded177,362 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 UHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 177,362 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 177,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 164,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 164,550 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 150,157 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 150,156 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 129,625 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2017 129,609 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2015 120,964 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 111,790 miles

Added 1 litre of customers own oil before test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front nearside tyre poor condition

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,790 miles

Added 1 litre of customers own oil before test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front nearside tyre poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,049 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shocks weak

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

oil light on

Fail 24 Jun 2013 104,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shocks weak

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

oil light on

Fail 30 Sep 2011 92,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front inner brake psd is getting low and discs are worn

Rear number plate is fading

Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front inner brake psd is getting low and discs are worn

Rear number plate is fading

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,861 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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LD56 UHY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD56 UHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD56 UHY registered?

LD56 UHY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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